Jim Coates was born and raised in Uruguay. Following a career in the World Bank, he has been been active as a professional photographer in the Washington Metro area for over 15 years. He received a Certificate in Photography from NOVA in 2005. He is at his best with both portrait and event photography, as well as seeking out beautiful landscapes. He is a skilled theatre and sports photographer, and has considerable experience in taking pictures of real estate.

The normal rates for assignments are as follows:

Events: $ 300 for the first 3 hours, $ 75 per additional hour after that.

Portrait shoots: $ 150 for the first hour, $ 50 per additional hour after that.

Theatre Shoot: $ 150 per show.

Game Shoot: $ 150 per game.

The client is provided with broadly defined use rights to hi resolution images within two weeks of the event.